Galium taiwanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Masam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 29: 180 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970336
Common Names
- Galium taiwanense
- Taiwan Bedstraw
- Taiwan Madder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium taiwanense (also called Taiwan Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Taiwan. It is found in rocky places, meadows, and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Galium taiwanense is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Galium taiwanense are small, white and star-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium taiwanense is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Galium taiwanense
Galium taiwanense is native to Taiwan and can be found in moist, sandy soils, such as along the edges of streams and in wet meadows.
Species in the Galium genus
Galium belizianum, Galium eruptivum, Galium friedrichii, Galium hexanarium, Galium shepherdii, Galium talaveranum, Galium turgaicum, Galium subtrinervium, Galium baghlanense, Galium psilocladum, Galium schoenbeck-temesyae, Galium iranicum, Galium nupercreatum, Galium ionicum, Galium viciosorum, Galium acrophyum, Galium falconeri, Galium kaganense, Galium shanense, Galium duthiei, Galium bulliforme, Galium bungoniense, Galium leiocarpum, Galium leptogonium, Galium microlobum, Galium polyanthum, Galium spathulatum, Galium patzkeanum, Galium beckhausianum, Galium glabriusculum, Galium nigdeense, Galium chekiangense, Galium babadaghense, Galium cankiriense, Galium tuncelianum, Galium kunmingense, Galium rupifragum, Galium sichuanense, Galium abaujense, Galium absurdum, Galium achurense, Galium acuminatum, Galium acutum, Galium adhaerens, Galium advenum, Galium aegeum, Galium aetnicum, Galium afropusillum, Galium agrophilum, Galium aladaghense,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-87645: Based on the initial data import
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.